Summerset in the River City (Wanganui) - Care Centre
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Summerset in the River City (Wanganui)
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 40 Burton Avenue
Wanganui East
Wanganui 4500 - Postal Address
- 40 Burton Avenue
Whanganui East
Whanganui 4500 - DHB
- Whanganui
- Phone
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Shelley Walls - 06 343 3133
- Owner
- Summerset Group
- Sales Manager
- Brent Davis - 06 825 1062
Other services
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Summerset in the River City offers round-the-clock hospital level care in our modern, purpose-built Care Centre.
Residents receive the best in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of living in our vibrant, welcoming community.
Our hospital suites are comfortable and homely and our residents can expect to be looked after in a warm and caring way.
Our friendly, professional Care Centre staff are supervised by registered nurses, available on-site 24 hours a day.
Our care centre has received 4 year certification from the Ministry of Health to provide rest home and hospital level care.
To find out more, please call us on 0800 786 637 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Residents receive the best in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of living in our vibrant, welcoming community.
Our hospital suites are comfortable and homely and our residents can expect to be looked after in a warm and caring way.
Our friendly, professional Care Centre staff are supervised by registered nurses, available on-site 24 hours a day.
Our care centre has received 4 year certification from the Ministry of Health to provide rest home and hospital level care.
To find out more, please call us on 0800 786 637 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 28 Aug 2012 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 16 |
| Vacancy | No |
| SHORT TERM PLEASE CALL FOR ENQUIRY We welcome Intermediate Care, Respite, Chronically Medically Ill and Non Weight Bearing | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $21.00/day up to $42.00/day as at 03 Feb 2022 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
| Updated: 23 Jun 2022 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours 7 days a week | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Cover all shifts 24 hours 7 days per week | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Usually provided by WDHB | |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | 7 day Activities |
| Hairdresser | Yes | 4 days per week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Qualified Podiatrist visits | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Have access to the Dietician at the local DHB. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Access to community based groups as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | We have a chaplain who comes regularly from the Wanganui east parish | |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | In partnership with Hospice |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | Usually provided by WDHB |
| Wound Care | Yes | Accessible through the local DHB. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Accessible through the local DHB. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Able to access this service for residents when required. |
| Stomal Therapy | No | Usually provided by WDHB |
| Infection Control | Yes | Able to access Infection Control Nurse at the local DHB. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Suzette Mainit is the Nurse Manager at Summerset Village. Supported by our Clinical Quality Manager and Clinical Education Manager. |
| Updated: 19 Aug 2013 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | If applicable |
| Private Paying | Yes | On Application |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | But not wardrobe |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All our rooms are single |
| Ensuite | Yes | 6 rooms have an ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | In moderation |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Aquarium and Bird |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Only birds |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | At own expense |
| Wifi | Yes | Guest Wifi available |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Under floor heating provided |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 2 sunny conservatories and a lounge |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | Work in partnership with Hospice |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | every day, except public holidays |
| Outings | Yes | Regular van outings |
| Whanau Room | No | But would make a room available |
| Residents Committee | No | Advocacy meeting 3 monthly |
| Family Committee | No | Residents family/whanau are encouraged to talk to the Nurse Manager |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | No | hills visible close by with cows etc |
| Smokers Room | Yes | There is a designated area for those residents who wish to smoke. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In the designated area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Some doors alarmed but not completely secure |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2016 | ||
Special Features
| Our care centre has received 4 year certification from the Ministry of Health to provide rest home and hospital level care. |
| Updated: 27 Feb 2018 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Art, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Jigsaw, Library, Massage, Movies, Outings, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Movies |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | For our Divine Café and in-house catering, Cater Plus offers contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce. | |
| Updated: 9 Mar 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | There is a bus stop outside the main gate of the village. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Wanganui east shopping centre is a 10 minute walk from the village. |
| Mall | 3.00 Km | |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | Kowhai park is a 10 minute walk from the village gates. |
| Library | 3.00 Km | Summerset has an extensive Library on site that is accessible to all residents. |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2010 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 11 Nov 2010 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
